Marriott extends partnership with NBA

Tuesday, 22 Jul, 2016 0

Marriott International has extended its partnership with the National Basketball Association.

The partnership sees the hotel chain continue to be a partner of several league events, including NBA House Rio, NBA All-Star, and select NBA Global Games.

In addition, Marriott International will become an official partner of USA Basketball.

Members of its loyalty scheme will be able to redeem their Marriott Rewards points for exclusive NBA and USA Basketball experiences.

These include NBA and USA Basketball legend and player meet-and-greets, exclusive receptions featuring basketball-themed entertainment and giveaways, and the opportunity to serve as ball boys or ball girls during upcoming games.

"This partnership with the NBA is an amazing opportunity for us to provide our Marriott Rewards members and hotel guests who are passionate about basketball with enriching and exclusive experiences," said Karin Timpone, global marketing officer Marriott International.

"The NBA is widely popular around the globe and is a perfect partner to showcase our portfolio to current and future Marriott Rewards members for several years to come."
 



 

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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.



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